Legal Definitions - innocent conveyance

Definition: Innocent conveyance refers to the transfer of a property right that is made without any knowledge of fraud or wrongdoing. It is a type of conveyance where the person transferring the property is not aware of any illegal activity or fraudulent intent.

Example: A person purchases a car from someone who claims to be the rightful owner. The buyer pays for the car and receives a bill of sale. Later, it is discovered that the seller did not actually own the car and had obtained it through fraud. The buyer in this case is an innocent conveyance because they had no knowledge of the fraud and had acted in good faith.

This example illustrates how innocent conveyance can occur when a person unknowingly acquires property that was obtained through fraudulent means. Innocent conveyance protects the rights of innocent parties who may have acquired property without any knowledge of illegal activity.